Jason Johnson

A lifelong political junkie, Jason caught the political bug as a fifth grader after meeting George Allen in 1993. Since then he has studied political science at both the undergraduate and graduate level. When not perusing the blogs or volunteering for conservative Republicans, Jason enjoys cheering on his beloved Virginia Tech Hokies and spending time at his Bedford County home.

In attempting to appease both sides in the Giles County Ten Commandments suit, a federal judge’s modest proposal is both insulting, dishonest and begs the question: what isn’t offensive to someone, somewhere?

The Bedford County School Board acts to require the school system’s part-time school bus drivers to pay more than $10 per month for their health insurance and, predictably, gets pushback from the drivers.

Mark Lucas, the entrepreneur turned reluctant politician, has won the endorsement of the Roanoke Times in the Star City’s mayoral race. If Lucas can convince the paper’s editorial board and best the city’s formidable Democratic machine in today’s municipal election, Virginia Republicans should be looking to the Star City for the GOP’s next rising star.

It’s been five years since the darkest day in the history of the Hokie Nation, yet today feels different. Today Hokies nationwide not only remember the lives lost that day, we also celebrate how much we’ve overcome together.

Bubba Watson’s improbable win in the Masters Tournament on Sunday was a testimony not only to his skill (and an incredible shot) but also to the love and sacrifices made by his family–hallmarks of the American Dream.

Responding to discredited Democrat charges that he voted to end Medicare, Rep. Robert Hurt reassures 5th District voters that he is “working hard” every day to find a responsible way to reform Medicare for the seniors who have paid into the program.

Angered that almost no one seems willing to stand up to the ubiquitous protestors from Westboro Baptist Church, Tim Conrad, father of a slain soldier from Roanoke, declares his independent candidacy for U.S. Senate.